How much do replacement Joy-Cons cost?

Nintendo is dropping the price of buying a single Joy-Con controller down to $39.99. That's $10 less than the $49.99 the company originally charged for single controller replacements.

Is Nintendo still replacing Joy-Cons for free?

The good news is that even if your Switch is not under warranty, because of the widespread nature of the Joy-Con drift problem, Nintendo provides free repairs.

Can you replace just one Joy-Con?

Yes. It's official Nintendo controller. It's just one side so you don't have to buy both.

Does Geek Squad fix Joy-Cons?

We generally aren't able to do repairs on joycons that are not covered by protection. We'd still recommend connecting with your local Best Buy store to get that definitive answer. You can find information about your local store at www.bestbuy.com/storelocator.

Does Joy-Con repair cost money?

After pressure from several class-action lawsuits, Nintendo has started to offer free Joy-Con repairs through its customer service portal. The process is straightforward; fill out an online form (or call a customer service representative), mail out the equipment, and then wait.

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Does Best Buy fix Joy-Cons?

We generally are not able to work on the joy cons without a protection plan. We'd recommend connecting with your local Best Buy store to get a definitive answer. You can find information about your local store at www.bestbuy.com/storelocator.

How long do Joy-Cons last before replacement?

When fully charged, the battery duration for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours. This can be shorter depending on the software application and functions being used.

Why do Joy-Cons drift?

The Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con drift issue is caused by a fundamental design flaw according to a UK consumer group. As reported by Eurogamer, a report from Which claims that, even after just a few months of use, the Joy-Con's plastic circuit boards show significant wear on the joystick slider contact points.

How to repair Joy-Con drift?

Is Nintendo being sued over Joy-Con drift?

A US judge has dismissed a Joy-Cons drift lawsuit against Nintendo. The legal action was initially filed in October 2020, by parents on behalf of their 10-year-old.

Does GameStop repair Switch Joy-Cons?

Need your console or controller repaired? We can fix it! Just bring your eligible products into any GameStop store and we'll take care of the rest.

Why are Joy-Cons so hard to find?

In this case, the lack of Joy-Cons may stem directly from COVID-19. Back in February, Nintendo warned that production and delivery of products, including the Switch and Joy-Cons, could be impacted in Japan.

Is Joy-Con drift repair still free?

Nintendo has been repairing Switch players' Joy-Con "drift" issues for free, even if they're no longer under warranty, in North America since 2019. Over the past years, it has launched the same program in France and Latin America.

Does buying new Joy-Cons fix drift?

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Since the issue is widespread, Nintendo actually offers to fix Joy-Con drift for free (and has allegedly fixed the issue on newer Joy-Cons).

How long is Joy-Con warranty?

Nintendo's North American warranty only guarantees that Joy-Cons will be "free of defects" for 12 months after purchase.

How common is Joy-Con drift?

According to UK consumer group Which?, 40 percent of Nintendo Switch users report that they have experienced issues with Joy-Con drift.

How long does it take to fix Joy-Cons?

The current total turnaround time for repair orders is around 2-3 weeks.

Can fake Joy-Cons damage your Switch?

Although these Joy-Con are much cheaper than the official ones, they can possibly damage your Nintendo Switch console as they aren't officially licensed by Nintendo. The controllers do act like any other Joy-Con thought with it having normal rumble capabilities and a motion censor.

How many Joy-Cons can you use at once?

How many Joy-Con controllers can be paired to a Nintendo Switch system? Up to eight wireless controllers can be paired to a Nintendo Switch system at a time.

How many years will Nintendo Switch last?

As I discussed with former Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aimé, the Switch seems due for some sort of upgrade... but according to Nintendo, the Switch's life cycle could be as long as 10 years. Last year, it seemed like we might get a whole new Switch. Instead, the Switch OLED ended up being an incremental upgrade.

Can Geek Squad fix controller drift?

Hi there. Thanks for your question! The Geek Squad Protection on your PS4 controller would cover the stick drift issue, absolutely.

Can I sell my Joy-Cons?

Selling your Switch Joy-Con (L-R) is safe and easy

Swappa is the safest and easiest way to sell your Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (L-R) online and get paid fast.

Why buy extra Joy-Cons?

If you're specifically looking to buy more controllers so you can play multiplayer games, it will be easier to purchase more Joy-Con since they spread farther. The downside is that you'll need space to put them if you want to travel with all your controllers.

Does cardboard fix Joy-Con drift?

A piece of cardboard as thin as one millimeter puts enough pressure on the joystick sensor to restore full contact and stop drift. For Victorstk, this fix worked flawlessly, turning a badly drifting Joy-Con into one that worked like new.

How do I ship Joy-Cons for repair?